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Our Museum is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Alfred Corry lifeboat. The Alfred Corry was the Southwold No 1 lifeboat from 1893 to 1918. She is a Norfolk and Suffolk type sailing and pulling lifeboat. She was dedicated on the...more

It’s a lovely walk from the main town to this museum and well worth the stroll. We were warmly welcomed and given a brief introduction to the history of the lifeboat and then left to our own devices.
The displays are an eclectic mix of...More

Thank you for the 5 stars and such a lovely review! It means much to all of us when we know that we're getting things right.
We always aim to open at the weekends during the winter months,though this does depend upon if we are...More

With 15-20 mins spare before heading to Southwold we decided to pop into this little museum. The boat is lovely and the volunteers who run the museum were very welcoming to our rowdy little group of kids. Local history at its best.

Great museum showcasing the historic Alfred Correy lifeboat. Free entry and great friendly well informed staff. Kids have an activity trail they can follow and staff willing to help as well and provide more detailed information. Not a huge exhibit but the story details the...More

A wonderful FREE attraction (although a donation is appreciated and warranted), ideal when the weather is wet or windy, as it was on the day of our visit, or if you just want to be uplifted by stories of human endeavour. It is as much...More

Thank you for your kind comments and the 4 stars. We are indeed a 'little museum' but by this time next year we should be a little bigger!
Do come back and visit us then and remember - our displays will have changed too..

The museum offers a glimpse into the past & the bravery of the men of Southwold who used to sail the Alfred Corry into often mountainous seas to rescue people in distress.
The Lifeboat has been lovingly brought back to its former glory by a...More

Thank you for such a glowing and encouraging review and the five stars. It means much to us so know that we're getting it right and our visitors enjoy their time with us.
We certainly look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Considering this is run by volunteers, it was a wonderful 20 minutes at the end of Southwold harbour. The host was very knowledgeable and fun, and it was entertaining for the kids to see a real life RNLI boat, and other models. Worth taking time...More

Thank you for your encouraging comments and the 5 stars. Thank you also for 'taking time out' to visit us. We look forward to meeting you again one day. Our main display are constantly changing and our Curator Frank is now planning for 2019!.

Parked by the pier and walked along the sea front until we reached the sea wall where the harbour wall and walked up towards the life boat station and shop and came across this little gem. Interesting place with interesting facts. If you would like...More

Thank you for the 5 stars and your kind comments, That's the second time we're been called a 'little gem'. We'll try and keep ourselves polished up for your return visit one day!
Two years ago I was lucky enough to visit the Grace Darling...More